Greek heroine found not guilty at mock trial

CHICAGO (AP) - A judge threatened to clear the room after spectators became increasingly vocal about a woman on trial this week in Chicago.

But it was part of a mock treason trial of fictitious Greek heroine Antigone. The trial organized by the National Hellenic Museum ended with a not guilty verdict.

Antigone was accused of unlawfully burying her brother after he was killed trying to topple a Greek ruler.

One participating judge was an actual federal appellate judge, Richard Posner. Posner called for order and threatened to clear the mock courtroom when the audience loudly demonstrated their support for Antigone.

The defense team included the former U.S. attorney in Chicago, Patrick Fitzgerald. The defense argued that burial is a fundamental right. Fitzgerald told jurors about Antigone: "She doesn't deserve to die."